Some of these shows, and their casts and crews, are considered favorites in marquee categories. "Thank you, New Orleans!" probably won't be heard from the podium as often as "I'd like to thank my agent," but you never know.

I'll be counting one or the other -- plus the winners plus the sweet acceptance speeches plus the goofy acceptance speeches plus Meyers' stud-to-dud joke ratio – right here at NOLA.com/tv starting at showtime Monday night. Tune in and join along in the comments section as I file minute-by-minute coverage of this year's Emmys, about which the only sure thing is, in fact, showtime.

"Louisiana's streak of critical success continues with the Emmy nominations for shows shot in our great state," he said. "We are very proud of all the productions shot here, and getting recognized during awards season is certainly a testament to the hard work and dedication of the filmmakers, as well as the Louisiana residents who work hard to make the shows a success."

"Treme's" four total nominations – and one win already, in the category Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie – were a surprise to many involved with the show.

"I was very surprised by the nominations," co-star Wendell Pierce said. "The Emmys and the whole award system can be very political, and a big business venture. Sometimes it avoids giving recognition to a piece that tries to do something that's completely different. 'Treme' was a living poem. Trying to display what culture is in the television medium is very unique, and it was even more unique than 'The Wire' was.

"With all the cynicism that we can muster, up in the midst of that, there are still those who appreciate you trying to do something different, unique and artistic."

Joseph Incaprera, one of the producers listed under "Treme's" Outstanding Miniseries nomination, said he was surprised, too.

"I always thought it was deserving," he said. "But we never really seemed to be on anyone's radar. To get a nomination was really great, for the super cast that was there all of those years, and for the story that was told, and for the city and the crew that worked so hard. I think that's what's great."

Incaprera also is nominated in the Outstanding Miniseries category for his role as a producer on "Coven." A New Orleans resident now thanks to "Treme" -- "We're dug-in to NOLA," he said of his family. "That's our place." – Incaprera said he was pleased that the Emmys recognized the show with so many nominations (17 total, including two wins already, for costumes and hairstyling).

"It was just so ambitious," he said. "We were trying to do a lot with what we were budgeted for, and with the resources that we had. On the creative side of things, we were way overshooting that. So that was a fun challenge for me, to say, 'OK, how we can do this? How we can attack this amazing script that's packed full of special effects and digital effects and stunts and great writing and scenes for these wonderful ladies, and get it done within the parameters that we have.' Defining the locations and executing the days that were just so ambitious every single day, we had a great crew that really put their heart and soul into what we were able to deliver."

"Top Chef's" nomination wasn't much of a surprise. A perennial nominee and one-time winner, the Bravo cooking competition put its spotlight on New Orleans during its most recent season and will compete against "The Amazing Race," "Dancing With the Stars," "Project Runway," "So You Think You Can Dance" and "The Voice" in the category Outstanding Reality -- Competition Program.

"'Top Chef: New Orleans' showcased a city that is really special to me," said Emeril Lagasse, a guest judge for the season who welcomed the contestants – including New Orleans' Justin Devillier and Michael Sichel – to their Bourbon Street mansion before the competition began. "The talent this season was unbelievable, and the team did a great job of capturing the spirit of the city. I am honored to have been a part of it."